Chapter 906: Suppress the bandits and return to the court
At this time, Zhao Shenjun stepped forward and reported softly: "Your Majesty, when we return to the DPRK from this trip, we still need to prepare a detailed battle report to report the battle situation and reform progress to His Majesty and the important ministers in the DPRK. In addition, regarding border defense and the improvement of people's livelihood,
The suggestions also need to be compiled into a book for submission."
As the sun set, the team camped and rested in a quiet valley. The bonfire was lit again, and the soldiers sat in a circle, sharing interesting stories and insights from the battle, and Zhu Han also participated.
A young soldier plucked up the courage and said to Zhu Han: "Your Majesty, I was just an ordinary farmer in the countryside. I was forced to join the army due to the war. But following you, I learned bravery and responsibility. I hope that one day I can be like you.
Same, protect more people."
Zhu Han smiled and patted his shoulder, encouraging: "Everyone has the potential to become a hero. As long as you have justice in your heart and have the courage to take responsibility, you can become the guardian of yourself and others. Remember, heroes do not ask where they come from.
, only depends on your actions."
As the army slowly drove into the city gate of Kyoto, the people had already spontaneously gathered on both sides of the road, holding flowers and colorful flags, their faces filled with joy and expectation. The sun shined through the sparse clouds on every inch of the land,
It added a bit of solemnity and warmth to this grand return.
"Your Majesty is back! Your Majesty is back!" Someone in the crowd shouted first, and then cheers and applause broke out one after another, resounding through the sky. Children were playing among the crowd, while the old people had tears in their eyes and spoke with respect.
Looking at the young hero.
Zhu Han was riding on his horse, looking at the enthusiastic people on both sides, feeling an indescribable feeling of emotion and responsibility in his heart. He slowly raised his hand to greet the people. At that moment, it was as if time had stopped and all eyes were focused on
On him.
"Your Majesty, a thousand years old! Your Majesty, a thousand years old!" The people's shouts became louder, and they knelt down one after another, expressing their respect and gratitude to Zhu Han in the simplest way.
Seeing this, Zhu Han quickly rode his horse closer and said in a gentle but firm voice: "Countrymen, please rise. How can Zhu Han be so virtuous and worthy of receiving such a great gift? Defending the Ming Dynasty and protecting our homeland is the duty of our soldiers. See
I am very relieved that you are living and working in peace and contentment.”
At this time, a white-haired old man came forward tremblingly, holding a bouquet of wild flowers, with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty, on behalf of the people of Kyoto, thank you for driving away foreign enemies and bringing peace to us. You are
The backbone of Ming Dynasty is the patron saint of the people!"
Zhu Han quickly dismounted, took the wild flowers from the old man's hand with his own hands, and bowed deeply: "My father-in-law said seriously, Zhu Han can't do his best, and he really doesn't dare to deserve this praise. It is the joint efforts of the people of the Ming Dynasty that brought us what we are today."
of peace.”
The old man nodded excitedly, and the people around him also agreed. The atmosphere was warm and touching.
At this moment, an official in official uniform hurriedly came over and saluted Zhu Han: "Master Li, the prefect of Kyoto, is here to welcome the prince on his triumphant return. The prince has worked hard all the way, and the official has prepared a banquet for the prince."
And all the officers and men take the wind and wash away the dust."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and returned the greeting: "Master Li is interested. However, let's put aside the matter of catching up with the wind and washing the dust for the time being. I am more concerned about the people's livelihood and defense of Kyoto. I wonder if there have been any changes recently?"
When Mr. Li heard this, his expression became stern and he said seriously: "Going back to your lord, Kyoto has been relatively peaceful recently. However, wars occur frequently in the border areas, and there are many disturbances in the court. Fortunately, your lord has turned the tide and ensured the stability of our Ming Dynasty.
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Zhu Han nodded lightly, with a deep look in his eyes: "Although the border is safe, matters in the DPRK cannot be taken lightly. Mr. Li needs to be more vigilant to prevent unexpected events. At the same time, people's livelihood issues must also be paid attention to at all times to ensure that the people live and work in peace and contentment."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Li quickly responded: "What the prince said is absolutely true. I will do my best to ensure the tranquility of the capital and the harmony of people's livelihood. As for the celebration banquet, your majesty personally ordered the preparations to commend the prince and the soldiers for their illustrious military exploits.
I also hope that the prince will appreciate it."
Zhu Han smiled slightly, his eyes revealing his gratitude to His Majesty: "Since Your Majesty is kind to you, Zhu Han must obey your orders. Please lead Mr. Li, and we will go to the palace for the banquet together."
Master Li bowed and then led the way. Along the way, the people of Kyoto stopped to watch, and some even cheered loudly to express their respect to Zhu Han. Zhu Han waved to the people from time to time, with a humble and warm smile on his face.
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Arriving at the palace, Zhu Han and the other soldiers entered the banquet hall under the guidance of Mr. Li. The hall was brightly lit and the sound of silk and bamboo was melodious, creating a festive and peaceful scene. On the banquet table, there was a dazzling array of delicacies, and the aroma of fine wines was fragrant.
Zhu Han walked into the banquet hall and saw His Majesty sitting on the throne with a smile on his face and eyes full of praise and expectation. He quickly stepped forward and knelt three times and kowtowed nine times: "Your Majesty, Zhu Han, see
Your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"
His Majesty laughed loudly and extended his hand to help: "Prince Han, please excuse me and please get up quickly. Today is your celebration banquet. I have specially organized this banquet to commend you and all the soldiers for their illustrious military exploits."
Zhu Han stood up and respectfully replied: "I can only do my duty faithfully. Fortunately, I have the trust of your majesty and the sacrifice of my soldiers, so I can achieve today's victory. This contribution is not attributed to me alone, but to the joint efforts of all the soldiers."
His Majesty nodded and praised: "King Han's humility is really a blessing to my Ming Dynasty. Come, I will drink this cup with you to celebrate today's victory!"
Zhu Han took the wine glass handed by the attendant, touched it lightly with His Majesty, and drank it in one gulp. Then, the banquet officially began, with melodious music, guests mingling and drinking, and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.
During the banquet, many courtiers came forward to toast Zhu Han and express their respect and congratulations. Zhu Han responded one by one, his words were humble and polite, without losing the demeanor of a general.
An old minister stroked his beard and said with emotion: "King Han's expedition not only defeated the enemy's army, but also demonstrated the bravery and wisdom of our Ming soldiers. I admire you very much!"
Zhu Han quickly said humbly: "My lord, this is an absurd compliment. Zhu Han only did his best, so he really doesn't deserve this praise. But my lord, with his foresight and foresight, has made great contributions to the stability of the Ming Dynasty."
At this time, a young official also came forward to toast with admiration on his face: "Your Highness, King Han, I have heard about your heroic deeds since I was a child, and I have admired you for a long time. It is truly a blessing to meet you in person today!"
Zhu Han smiled slightly and encouraged: "It is a good thing for young people to be ambitious, but remember to be down-to-earth and work hard. Our Ming Dynasty needs your generation to protect it."
When the banquet was reaching its climax, His Majesty suddenly said: "King Han, I am very pleased that you have made an unparalleled contribution this time. However, the border has not yet been determined, and the DPRK also needs to reform and strengthen itself. What do you think?"
Zhu Han heard the words and said seriously: "Your Majesty is wise, although the border is safe, hidden dangers still exist. Reform in the DPRK is also urgent. I am willing to work together with all of you to contribute my small contribution to the prosperity of our Ming Dynasty."
His Majesty nodded in approval: "Okay! With King Han's words, I feel very at ease. Come, let's have another drink and toast to the future of the Ming Dynasty!"
All the guests responded one after another and raised their glasses to drink together, and the banquet hall resounded with laughter and laughter again. Zhu Han's eyes were firm, and he was secretly planning the next action in his heart.
At this time, a middle-aged minister in gorgeous court clothes stood up, cupped his hands to Zhu Han and said: "Your Highness, King Han, this great victory on the border is really a blessing for our Ming Dynasty. However, there are also many matters in the court that need to be dealt with urgently. Especially regarding reform, does Your Highness have any good ideas?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly and returned the greeting: "What your Excellency has said is absolutely true. Reform matters are related to the foundation of the country and must not be taken carelessly. I believe that we should start with the administration of officials, severely punish corruption, and promote talents, so that we can rectify our roots."
When another young courtier heard this, his eyes flashed and he asked eagerly: "What His Highness said is true, but how to ensure that the reform measures can be implemented smoothly and not be blocked by vested interests?"
Zhu Han pondered for a moment and spoke firmly: "The road to reform will be full of thorns. But as long as we care about the people and uphold justice, we can win the hearts and minds of the people. At the same time, we need to strengthen supervision and severely punish those who hinder the reform. Only then can we ensure that The reform is proceeding smoothly."
When His Majesty heard the words, he nodded slightly, with a look of approval in his eyes: "What King Han said is deeply in my heart. Reform matters are related to the prosperity and decline of the country, and I will fully support King Han."
At this time, an old minister stood up slowly, with a hint of worry in his tone: "Your Majesty, King Han, although the reform is good, it may cause turmoil in the court, so you need to think twice before acting."
Zhu Han smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said: "What you said is absolutely true. We need to proceed with caution on the road to reform. But because of this, we need to strengthen our faith and move forward courageously. I am willing to work with all of you to make plans to ensure the smooth advancement of reform. .”
Upon seeing this, His Majesty nodded with satisfaction, glanced at the ministers present, and said in a deep voice: "What you all said is reasonable. Reform matters are related to the future of the country, and we need to pool our wisdom and discuss them together. King Han, I will leave this matter to you." You are solely responsible for it, and I will fully support you."
When Zhu Han heard this, a warm current surged in his heart, and he quickly bowed and saluted: "I will do my best to live up to His Majesty's high expectations."
At this time, a scribe in plain clothes slowly walked into the banquet hall, holding a scroll of bamboo slips, cupping his hands to Zhu Han and saying: "Your Highness, King Han, I have something to tell you."
Seeing this, Zhu Han quickly stood up to greet him: "Sir, please speak."
The scribe smiled slightly, unfolded the bamboo slips, and said loudly: "Reform cannot be accomplished in a day. Your Highness needs perseverance and perseverance to achieve great things. At the same time, you should open up new avenues for talents and not stick to one pattern. There is no shortage of knowledgeable people in the court.
Gentleman, I am willing to share your worries and solve your problems for Your Highness."
When Zhu Han heard the words, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes: "Sir's words are like an enlightenment. I will definitely keep them in mind and open up more avenues for talents without sticking to one pattern."
Zhu Han heard the words and nodded secretly in his heart, agreeing with the scribe's opinion. He turned to face the ministers at the banquet, with some perseverance and determination in his eyes: "My lords, as the gentleman said, although the road to reform is long and difficult,
, but as long as we work together, open up new avenues of talent, and be eclectic, we will surely create a more prosperous future for our Ming Dynasty."
At this time, a middle-aged courtier stood up, raised his hands and asked: "Your Highness, King Han, do you have any idea about the specific measures for reform?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly, glanced at the ministers, and said slowly: "The specific measures still need to be carefully planned, but I have a preliminary idea in my mind. First of all, I plan to start with rectifying the administration of officials, severely punish corruption, and promote talents.
At the same time, we should strengthen the construction of the legal system and clarify the laws so that all officials have laws to follow and rules to follow."
Hearing this, another young courtier's eyes flashed with excitement: "What Your Highness said is absolutely true. Rectifying the administration of officials is the foundation of reform. However, corruption is deeply rooted in the court. Does Your Highness have any good strategies to eradicate it completely?"
Zhu Han pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Eradicating corruption is not something that can be done in a day. I plan to set up special agencies, such as the Metropolitan Procuratorate, to supervise all officials and ensure that the government is clean. At the same time, encourage the people to report corruption and deal with it.
Those who report truthfully will be given heavy rewards to stimulate public enthusiasm for anti-corruption."
An old minister heard this and frowned slightly, seeming to be worried: "Although His Highness's move is good, it may cause turmoil in the court and even provoke resistance."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and said firmly: "What the old man said is true, but how can we stop on the road of reform because of fear of turbulence? I have made every preparation to ensure that the reform advances smoothly. At the same time, I
The king will also strengthen his ties with the noble people in the DPRK to jointly withstand the storms on the road to reform."
At this time, Prince Zhu Biao, who had not spoken until now, stood up slowly, his eyes full of firmness and support: "What Uncle Han Wang said is absolutely true. King Han also believes that reform is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. King Han is willing to fully support King Han.
Uncle, let’s work together to promote the great cause of reform.”
When Zhu Han heard this, a warm current surged in his heart. He looked at the prince, his eyes full of joy and gratitude: "It is a great blessing for the Ming Dynasty that your highness has such a heart. King Han will do his best to live up to his high expectations."
The banquet continued, but the atmosphere had quietly changed. The ministers began to discuss specific measures for reform more actively and put forward their own opinions and suggestions.
Zhu Han sat on the main seat, sometimes nodding in agreement, sometimes thinking silently, but silently thinking about how to integrate these suggestions into his own reform plan.
Suddenly, a courtier who usually disagreed with Zhu Han stood up and said with a hint of provocation: "Your Highness, King Han, although the reform is good, can you guarantee that the reform will not harm the interests of the vested interests in the court?"
?If this causes turmoil between the government and the public, how should His Highness respond?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly and said with blazing eyes: "The interests of those with vested interests should be tested in the reform. But I can tell you clearly that the purpose of reform is to strengthen the country and enrich the people, not to benefit yourself at the expense of others. For those who hinder the reform and harm the interests of the country,
Those who have vested interests will be punished severely. At the same time, I will try my best to ensure fairness and justice in the reform process, so that every courtier can feel the goodwill and warmth of the reform."
As soon as these words came out, the banquet hall suddenly became quiet. All the ministers looked at each other, as if they were thinking about Zhu Han's words. After a while, a noble man stood up, cupped his hands and said: "His Royal Highness Han has a far-sighted vision, and I admire him."
.Wei Chen is willing to work with His Highness on the great cause of reform and contribute a small amount to the future of the Ming Dynasty."